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Dell profit falls 54 percent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:55:02 GMT

Dell Inc. said Thursday that its net income dropped 54 percent in the latest quarter amid signs the company isn't fully benefiting from the computer industry's fledgling recovery.

Clipping coupons can save thousands

Natalie Stoll — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:30:00 GMT

Couponing has long been a way to rack up savings. There are coupons for everything: restaurants, clothing stores, tolietries and of course groceries. One woman made couponing more than a hobby and it saved her lots.

Company works medical magic in orbit

Jim Swift — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:06:58 GMT

Imagine a vaccine that could protect you against serious, even deadly diseases, a vaccine that does not yet exist. Where might you look for something like that coming down the road? Try up.

Downtown Austin condos dwindling

David Scott — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:41:59 GMT

The number of condos available for sale downtown is going down, and new units may be four or five years away.

Hospitals to focus more on patients

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:45:21 GMT

Seton Family of Hospitals partnered with MedSynergies to start a hospital-physician alignment solutions. The program will help the hospitals focus more on patient care.

Helping minority-owned businesses

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:36:23 GMT

Even in these tough times, a non-profit group is helping minority- and female-owned businesses off the ground.

3rd annual Capital Improvements Program

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:52:21 GMT

3rd annual Capital Improvements Program event Tuesday, November 17 with Erica Estetter, Executive Director, Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AAACC).

Dell smart phone debuts in China

Shane Allen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:28:24 GMT

Dell Inc. is jumping into the "smart" phone market this month in a deal with China Mobile, the country's biggest wireless carrier.

Round Rock wants to keep money at home

David Scott — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:09:00 GMT

In an effort to boost retail sales, the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce launched a new campaign called 'Shop the Rock.'

Turning computer waste into profit

Kate Weidaw — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:22:51 GMT

An Austin company is keeping millions of pounds of unwanted computers and printers out of the landfill.

Austin company bought for $405 million

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:12:07 GMT

Logitech International SA, a maker of mice, webcams and other computer peripherals, said Tuesday it agreed to buy video conferencing company LifeSize Communications for $405 million.

Gov. Perry speaks at energy event

Mary Lee — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:47:38 GMT

Gov. Rick Perry gave the keynote address at the 25th annual Texas Renewables conference in South Austin Monday.

The story behind Groupon

Jenny Hoff — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:05:38 GMT

After about a year in existence, Groupon is now in 30 cities including Austin. The free service offers major discounts on Austin restaurants, shows and other activities with a daily e-mail.

Nonprofit "public" journalism debuts

Jim Swift — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:01:56 GMT

Almost everyone at the new Texas Tribune was up all night, putting out fires as the new nonprofit, online news service marked its initial launch. Take a tour of the new Web site here.

Internet price war on books

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:45:22 GMT

Amazon.com was offering hardcovers of John Grisham's "Ford County" and Barbara Kingsolver's "The Lacuna" for just $9 on Tuesday, the official release date for both books. Hardcovers generally have a list price of $24 or higher.

San Marcos offering home incentives

Jenny Hoff — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:07:53 GMT

In an effort to cure the city's low-capita income, San Marcos is offering home loan incentives to employees of the new Seton hospital in Kyle. The $5,000 forgivable grant is part of a major effort to build the community and attract more businesses to the area.

Chinese to fund $1.5B Texas wind farm

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:49:02 GMT

China is taking a big leap into the U.S. renewable energy market with a project in West Texas.

Women to watch in meda sales, marketing

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:38:04 GMT

American Women in Radio & Television presented the inaugural 25 Women to Watch in Sales and Marketing.

Southwest launches $25 fare sale

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:11:36 GMT

Southwest Airlines has launched an air fare sale in which some flights cost the same as what other carriers charge to check a bag.

ARC location closing, new one opens

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Austin Regional Clinic will open a new facility on Oct. 26, but will close its clinic on Brodie Lane. All Brodie Lane employees will relocate to the new facility on Slaughter Lane.

Giant pumpkin rolls into Austin

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:36:39 GMT

Central Market Westgate customers can guess the weight of the huge pumpkin. The closest guess wins a Central Market $300 holiday gift card. To make a guess, it's only a $1 donation to the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas.

More high-tech job cuts

Jenny Hoff — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:58:15 GMT

More Freescale employees were laid off this week and workers with Samsung Austin Semiconducter clocked in for their last hours over the weekend.

Credit card companies raise rates

Mary Lee — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:05:28 GMT

Credit counselors give tips on how customers can keep their credit card debt down.

TX unemployment rate jumps to 8.2%

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:17:50 GMT

The Texas Workforce Commission is set to release the latest unemployment figures after the state's jobless rate hit 8 percent for the first time in 22 years.

Recycling cleanup costs Burnet Co. $10K

Josh Hinkle — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:54:12 GMT

When Interface Industries closed four months ago, it left a gap for those trying to go green and a very costly cleanup for Burnet County.

Rain adds hurdle to Zilker clean up

Shannon Wolfson — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:05:05 GMT

The cleanup after the Austin City Limits music festval hit a new hurdle with Friday's rains.

KXAN owners buy Red McCombs Media

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:22:54 GMT

Local television and digital media company LIN TV Corp. announced Tuesday the acquisition of Red McCombs Media, LP (“RM Media”), an online advertising and media services company based in Austin, Texas. LIN TV Corp. also owns KXAN Austin News.

Talks fail, GM will shut down Saturn

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:52:46 GMT

General Motors Co. said Wednesday it would shut down its Saturn brand after an agreement with Penske Automotive Group Inc. to acquire it fell apart.

Checking your background check

Kate Weidaw — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:10:02 GMT

Austin company helps job seekers figure out whats in their background check before a potential employer finds out.

Dell increases accounting oversight

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:11:54 GMT

Dell Inc. said Monday it will beef up accounting and corporate governance rules as part of a settlement tied to an investigation into its past financial practices.